In the glass
What it pairs with
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Sichuan mapo tofu
The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour. -
Prawn pad see ew
Fine fruit and sweetness flatter sweet prawn and soy. -
Seared foie gras
Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying.
How to serve Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Sichuan mapo tofu, Prawn pad see ew, Seared foie gras. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A feinfruchtig fruity-style Spatlese from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr: elegant, finely fruited and crystalline over the trademark blue-slate tension.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Schloss Lieser
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 30 to 52 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1992
Frequently asked about Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese
What does Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A feinfruchtig fruity-style Spatlese from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr: elegant, finely fruited and crystalline over the trademark blue-slate tension.
When should I drink Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese?
Drink 6 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese?
Sichuan mapo tofu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Prawn pad see ew and Seared foie gras. The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour.
What grapes are in Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.